If you haven’t seen Peanut Butter Falcon, go see it at the movies while you still have the chance. An authentic Tom Sawyer adventure story starring a young man with DS – it will warm your heart. We are so protective of our loved ones we can be guilty of “infantiling” them – I wish a true friendship like this one for all friends with DS.
https://www.nationalreview.com/…/peanut-butter-falcon-movi…/
Instead of guardianship when our kids turn 18, have your considered supported decision-making for your self-advocate? This is a relatively new legal status and worth learning more about…..
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/…/in-lieu-guardiansh…/27113/
On Sunday, October 13th join us for a beautiful 3-mile walk along Lake Quannapowitt to promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome! REGISTER HERE
12:00pm: Registration & Pre-Walk Festivities
1:30pm: Walk & Post-Walk Festivities
The MDSC is the leading organization in Massachusetts for providing information, networking opportunities, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome. Your support allows us to continue to promote awareness throughout the state and maximize the opportunities available for all individuals with Down syndrome. Thank you for helping us in our mission to ensure that all individuals with Down syndrome are valued, included, and given the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives.
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A&E may have pulled the popular reality show, “Born This Way” but ABC debuts a new primetime drama with a main character that has DS, “Stumptown” Cole Sibus, who has DS, stars as brother of the lead and previously was in “Born This Way’. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/…/abc-premiere-show-…/27118/
Join us on Sunday, September 15th for a beautiful 1.5-mile walk along Lake Chauncy to promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. REGISTER HERE
10:00am-11:00am Registration & Pre-Walk Festivities
11:00am-1:00pm Walk & Post-Walk Festivities
The MDSC is the leading organization in Massachusetts for providing information, networking opportunities, and advocacy for and about Down syndrome. Your support allows us to continue to promote awareness throughout the state and maximize the opportunities available for all individuals with Down syndrome. Thank you for helping us in our mission to ensure that all individuals with Down syndrome are valued, included, and given the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives.
